Chapter 426

Minnie threw back her head and laughed wildly.

“At least one of you knows what shame is! Keeps the balance in your relationship.” She raised her glass in acknowledgment.

“Unfortunately, this man is a terrible influence on my morals,” Emmeline admitted with unexpected candor, finding her voice at last. “Though I still have some sense of propriety left.”

She straightened slightly in her seat, regaining her composure despite the heat still coloring her cheeks.

Zavian brushed his lips over her ear. His breath sent thrills through her and goosebumps sprang on her skin despite the restaurant’s warmth.

“And I plan to steal every last bit of it on Valentine’s Day,” he whispered that only she could hear.

The promise in his words made her stomach flip and anticipation blooming low in her belly.

Brody rapped his knuckles on the table to command attention. The sound cut through the moment, bringing Emmeline back to the present with a start.

“Time